35 Millionen Menschen.
16 Millionen Beschäftigte.
Eine Schienenverbindung.
Success story
of the Main Line for Europe
From idea to European main artery:
The Magistrale for Europe has had a lasting impact on cross-border rail transport. Its milestones tell the story of a project that is bringing Europe closer together by rail.
Closing the gap between Ulm and Augsburg
Deutsche Bahn submits route proposals to further strengthen the main line and improve the connection between Ulm and Augsburg in the long term. The Bundestag’s decision on the project is the next decisive step.
Commissioning of the new Wendlingen–Ulm line
The 120 km line significantly reduces travel time between Stuttgart and Munich and increases long-distance transport capacity considerably.
New Nightjet Vienna–Paris
Three times a week, an ÖBB Nightjet, in cooperation with SNCF and DB, connects Vienna directly with Paris, facilitating comfortable travel between the two cities via numerous intermediate stops.
Filstal Bridge Wendlingen–Ulm
The bridge, which is around 500 meters long and 85 meters high, is the third-highest railway bridge in Germany. It symbolizes innovative engineering and strengthens the performance of the main line.
Stuttgart as a digital rail hub
Using state-of-the-art ETCS technology, a model project for networked, safe, and punctual rail transport is launched, the findings of which will be transferred to the entire region.
Capacity increases in Bavaria and Austria
A second track between Mühldorf and Tüssling, a third track between Freilassing and Salzburg, and the new St. Pölten freight train bypass increase capacity, reduce congestion, and improve reliability in passenger and freight transport.
Baudrecourt–Vendenheim high-speed line
The Paris–Strasbourg–southwestern Germany high-speed connection is significantly strengthened, accelerating cross-border traffic.
Completion of Vienna Central Station
The main line gains a state-of-the-art international hub that takes Central European mobility to a new level.
Upgraded lines in Germany and Austria
The Augsburg–Munich and St. Pölten–Vienna lines, including the partial commissioning of the new Vienna Central Station, open up modern connections for regional and international travelers.
Strasbourg–Kehl Rhine bridge
The new double-track bridge strengthens the connection between Germany and France and increases the capacity of the main line.
New Danube bridge Ulm–Neu-Ulm & high-speed line Paris–Baudrecourt
The four-track Danube bridge, the new Ulm–Augsburg line, and connecting projects represent a milestone in modern infrastructure. At the same time, the 300 km Paris–Baudrecourt high-speed line opens up new dimensions in cross-border mobility: TGV trains connect Paris, Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Ulm, Augsburg, and Munich quickly and comfortably.
Appointment of the EU coordinator
Prof. Dr. Péter Balázs becomes the first EU coordinator for the Paris–Bratislava priority project (PP17) and actively supports the Main Line as part of the Rhine-Danube Corridor at European level.
Part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T)
The Main Line is included as a central axis in the priority projects of the TEN-T, thus gaining international strategic importance.
Treaty of La Rochelle
Germany and France sign the legal basis for the high-speed connection between Paris and southwestern Germany – a decisive step for the expansion of the Main Line.
Founding of the Main Line for Europe
The initiative begins and lays the foundation for an efficient, cross-border rail axis through Europe.